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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.75, 1,195.99 and 512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.75, 1,195.99 and 512.62 is: 707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.75 : 1,195.99 = 512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.75/1,195.99 = 512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.75x = 1,195.99 × 512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.75x = 613,084.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,084.12/866.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.34

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